Here's where to get free COVID-19 testing in Hamilton County this week, June 8-14

Staff photo by C.B. Schmelter / Mark Wood wipes his nose after getting a COVID-19 test administered by nurse Joyce Painter, left, at the Avondale Youth and Family Development Center on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 in Chattanooga, Tenn. Cempa Community Care was offering free walk-up and drive-thru testing for COVID-19.
Staff photo by C.B. Schmelter / Mark Wood wipes his nose after getting a COVID-19 test administered by nurse Joyce Painter, left, at the Avondale Youth and Family Development Center on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 in Chattanooga, Tenn. Cempa Community Care was offering free walk-up and drive-thru testing for COVID-19.

The Hamilton County Health Department is encouraging area residents to take advantage of free COVID-19 tests in Hamilton County this week.

Health department testing is free, requires no symptoms or referrals, and is conducted as drive-thru or walk-up. The nasal swab procedure only takes a few moments once the patient is seen, according to the health department.

Anyone with COVID-19 questions or concerns should call the Hamilton County Health Department hotline (423) 209-8383, or visit their website.

Hamilton County Health Department affiliated free COVID-19 testing sites June 8 through June 14:

Monday, June 8

- East Lake Academy - Hamilton County Health Department Drive-Thru and Walk-Up Testing Site

2700 E 34th St, Chattanooga, TN 37407

Hours: 7 a.m. - 11 a.m

- Hardy Elementary - Hamilton County Health Department Drive-Thru and Walk-Up Testing Site

2100 Glass St, Chattanooga, TN 37406

Hours: 7 a.m. - 11 a.m.

- Homeless Healthcare Center (Hamilton County Health Department campus on 11th Street)

Monday - Friday; 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Homeless/Transient clients. Details: (423) 209-5800

- Clinica Medicos – 1300 E. 23rd Street

Open for drive through and walk up testing daily. Please call (423) 760-4000 to make an appointment.

More information: https://www.clinicamedicos.org/

Tuesday, June 9

- East Lake Academy - Hamilton County Health Department Drive-Thru and Walk-Up Testing Site

2700 E 34th St, Chattanooga, TN 37407

Hours: 7 a.m. - 11 a.m.

- Hardy Elementary - Hamilton County Health Department Drive-Thru and Walk-Up Testing Site

2100 Glass St, Chattanooga, TN 37406

Hours: 7 a.m. - 11 a.m.

- Homeless Healthcare Center (Hamilton County Health Department campus on 11th Street)

Monday - Friday; 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Homeless/Transient clients. Details: (423) 209-5800

- Clinica Medicos – 1300 E. 23rd Street

Open for drive through and walk up testing daily. Please call (423) 760-4000 to make an appointment.

More information: https://www.clinicamedicos.org/



Wednesday, June 10

-Cempa Community Care

Veterans Park, 9003 Dayton Pike, Soddy Daisy, TN 37379

Hours: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

- East Lake Academy - Hamilton County Health Department Drive-Thru and Walk-Up Testing Site

2700 E 34th St, Chattanooga, TN 37407

Hours: 7 a.m. - 11 a.m.

- Hardy Elementary - Hamilton County Health Department Drive-Thru and Walk-Up Testing Site

2100 Glass St, Chattanooga, TN 37406

Hours: 7 a.m. - 11 a.m.

- Northgate Mall - Parking Lot

271 Northgate Mall Drive, Chattanooga, TN

Hours: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Appointment required, visit: www.krogerhealth.com/covidtesting

Partnering agencies: Kroger Health and Hamilton County Health Department

- Homeless Healthcare Center (Hamilton County Health Department campus on 11th Street)

Monday - Friday; 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Homeless/Transient clients. Details: (423) 209-5800

- Clinica Medicos – 1300 E. 23rd Street

Open for drive through and walk up testing daily. Please call (423) 760-4000 to make an appointment.

More information: https://www.clinicamedicos.org/



Thursday, June 11

- East Lake Academy - Hamilton County Health Department Drive-Thru and Walk-Up Testing Site

2700 E 34th St, Chattanooga, TN 37407

Hours: 7 a.m. - 11 a.m.

- Hardy Elementary - Hamilton County Health Department Drive-Thru and Walk-Up Testing Site

2100 Glass St, Chattanooga, TN 37406

Hours: 7 a.m. -11 a.m.

- Northgate Mall - Parking Lot

271 Northgate Mall Drive, Chattanooga, TN

Hours: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Appointment required, visit: www.krogerhealth.com/covidtesting

Partnering agencies: Kroger Health and Hamilton County Health Department

- Homeless Healthcare Center (Hamilton County Health Department campus on 11th Street)

Monday - Friday; 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Homeless/Transient clients. Details: (423) 209-5800

- Clinica Medicos – 1300 E. 23rd Street

Open for drive through and walk up testing daily. Please call (423) 760-4000 to make an appointment.

More information: https://www.clinicamedicos.org/


Friday, June 12

- East Lake Academy - Hamilton County Health Department Drive-Thru and Walk-Up Testing Site

2700 E 34th St, Chattanooga, TN 37407

Hours: 7 a.m. -11 a.m.

- Hardy Elementary - Hamilton County Health Department Drive-Thru and Walk-Up Testing Site

2100 Glass St, Chattanooga, TN 37406

Hours: 7 a.m. - 11 a.m.

- Northgate Mall - Parking Lot

271 Northgate Mall Drive, Chattanooga, TN

Hours: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Appointment required, visit: www.krogerhealth.com/covidtesting

Partnering agencies: Kroger Health and Hamilton County Health Department

- Ooltewah Elementary School
8890 Snowy Owl Rd, Ooltewah, TN 37363
Hours: TBD

Partnering agencies: TN National Guard and Hamilton County Health Department

- Homeless Healthcare Center (Hamilton County Health Department campus on 11th Street)

Monday - Friday; 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Homeless/Transient clients. Details: (423) 209-5800

- Clinica Medicos – 1300 E. 23rd Street

Open for drive through and walk up testing daily. Please call (423) 760-4000 to make an appointment.

More information: https://www.clinicamedicos.org/


Saturday, June 13

- Hardy Elementary - Hamilton County Health Department Drive-Thru and Walk-Up Testing Site

2100 Glass St, Chattanooga, TN 37406

Hours: 7 a.m. -11 a.m.

- Orchard Knob Missionary Baptist

1734 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37404

Hours: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Partnering agencies: Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga and Hamilton County Health Department


- Ooltewah Elementary School
8890 Snowy Owl Rd, Ooltewah, TN 37363
Hours: TBD

Partnering agencies: TN National Guard and Hamilton County Health Department

- Clinica Medicos – 1300 E. 23rd Street

Open for drive through and walk up testing daily. Please call (423) 760-4000 to make an appointment.

More information: https://www.clinicamedicos.org/


Sunday, June 14

- Hardy Elementary - Hamilton County Health Department Drive-Thru and Walk-Up Testing Site

2100 Glass St, Chattanooga, TN 37406

Hours: 7 a.m. - 11 a.m.

- Orchard Knob Missionary Baptist

1734 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37404

Hours: 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Partnering agencies: Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga and Hamilton County Health Department

- Clinica Medicos – 1300 E. 23rd Street

Open for drive through and walk up testing daily. Please call (423) 760-4000 to make an appointment.

More information: https://www.clinicamedicos.org/

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